The Mercy World
We are part of an International Congregation of Vowed Mercy Women committed, in the spirit of Venerable Catherine McAuley, to …
Heritage Open Days and Birmingham Heritage Week at St Mary’s Convent, Handsworth
From 5th to 7th September, St Mary’s Convent community were involved in events for Birmingham Heritage Week and the national …
Sisters Margarita and Angela celebrate 60 Years of Service in Kensal New Town
On Sunday 21 July a special Mass was held to celebrate 60 years of service by Sr Angela Moroney and …
Mercy Beginnings in Great Britain
Catherine McAuley opened the first Convent of Mercy in England at Bermondsey, London in 1839. “The six travellers leave dear Ireland …
British Mercy Archivists and Sisters visit Mercy International Centre, Dublin
Over the 18th to 20th of June, a group of nine keen Archivists and interested Sisters met at Mercy International …
St Mary’s Convent
St Mary’s Convent was founded by Venerable Catherine McAuley on 19 August 1841 in response to the request of Thomas …
Sister Mary Cecily’s Letter to “Africa” Magazine
The following letter from Sister Mary Cecily was included in the magazine “Africa” of the St Patrick’s Missionary Society (Kiltegan …
Church & Society in Great Britain
Catholic faith was kept alive in these lands during the Reformation period by the courage and loyalty of the Catholic …
Women’s International Day – Sister Patricia attends Birmingham Citizens celebration
On Friday 8th March we celebrated Women’s International Day at Newman University . The keynote speaker was Julie Etchingham, journalist …